Contract Manufacturing Manager

Adams Group Inc.•Sacramento, CA

4d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Contract Manufacturing Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing relationships with third-party manufacturing partners to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant production in support of Adams Group’s ingredient and retail portfolios. Reporting to the Director of Commercialization, this role plays a critical executional and cross-functional leadership role in enabling successful product launches, ongoing production, and supply continuity. The position maintains strong partnerships with Production and Demand Planning, Food Safety/Quality, and Operations, serving as a key integrator between internal teams and contract manufacturers to align schedules, performance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Food Science, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field.
5+ years of experience in contract manufacturing, operations, or supply chain roles.
Proven experience managing third-party manufacturing partners across multiple SKUs, products, or facilities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and regulatory compliance (GMP, FDA, ISO).
Experience working cross-functionally with Production and Demand Planning, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage service-level agreements (SLAs) and supplier performance metrics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority.
Data-driven, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations and strategic relationships with contract manufacturers.
Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, quality, compliance, and cost targets.
Lead negotiations and contract discussions with third-party manufacturers in coordination with Legal and Procurement.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Marketing, Food Safety/Quality, R&D, Sustainability, and Finance.
Conduct regular business reviews with contract manufacturers and internal teams to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO, GMP) and company standards across all external manufacturing activities.
Investigate and resolve production or quality-related issues at contract sites.
Support product launches, changes, and tech transfers with contract partners.
Analyze manufacturing data and generate reports for executive leadership.